Last week, we published an NPCH Report that has generated an incredible amount of conversation among parents around the world. The subject: sharenting – sharing parenting information online and on social media.
Social media is a part of everyday life, and for many parents, a useful tool to share updates with friends, family, and other parents about their kids.
Although e-cigarettes (electronic cigarettes) are relatively new to the marketplace, popularity of e-cigarettes has quickly grown among adults and teens.
Peanut allergies in children have become more common in recent years. While the cause for this increase is unclear, experts have generally recommended that parents avoid exposing their children to peanuts in infancy to reduce their chances of developing allergy.
Teenagers are chronically sleep-deprived and lack of sleep can lead to health problems and poor academic performance. That’s why the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that middle and high schools start at 8:30 a.m. or later. But parents of teenagers are split on the issue.
The ongoing outbreak of measles in the U.S. has brought attention to the topic of immunization – and more specifically, why some parents choose not immunize their children against diseases like measles.
Getting enough sleep can be challenging – especially for teenagers whose natural sleep patterns change as they go through adolescence. Lack of sleep increases the risks of health problems like obesity and depression and can also impact academic performance.
School sports offer many health and educational benefits for kids who participate, including improving their performance at school. But for many families, the cost of school sports is too high – leaving their kids on the sidelines.
Due to school budget challenges, many middle and high schools now charge fees for athletic participation. Often called “pay-to-play” fees, these participation charges are in addition to other costs of playing sports like transportation and equipment fees.
